Singles yarns can be used as is, or can be plied with one or two other singles to produce a 2- or 3-ply yarn.

Bobbins from the spinner are placed on the plyer, settings are checked and adjusted as needed, and strands are plied together at speed to produce the yarn in its final form.

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But we’re not done yet – the twist needs to be set by steaming.